Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to ionizing radiation?

(a) They cause breaks in the chromosomes

(b) The cells ionized show abnormal cell division

(c) Frequency of induced mutations is directly proportional to the doses of the radiations

(d) It does not lead to cancer

The question was asked during an online interview.

This is a very interesting question from Inheritance and Variation Principles topic in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) It does not lead to cancer

Explanation: Ionizing radiations are responsible for different types of cancer as ionizing radiations cause the breaks in the chromosomes. The cells which become ionized show abnormal cellular division. The frequency of induced mutations is also directly proportional to the doses of the radiations.